DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer

What is DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer?

A low-viscosity, dual-cationic dextran that serves as a sustainable deposition aid for both silicones and natural oils, and can also function as a conditioning agent on its own. INCI Name: Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium/Laurdimonium Chloride

Uses

Hair care/ Shampoo & conditioner

Benefits

Delivered in water
Ease of processing, processed cold or hot
Improves natural content in formula
Ultimately Biodegradable
Highly effective deposition aid
Standalone conditioning in rinse-off or leave-on conditioner
Compatibility with a wide range of surfactants, thickeners, silicones, and oils; allows versatility
Deposition aid
Enhanced dry and wet combing
Reduced friction
Foam booster

Award-winning conditioning ingredient

DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer has been recognized with the Silver award in the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award for functional ingredients at in-cosmetics Asia 2025, and a 2025 SEPAWA Innovation Award, a testament to Dow’s commitment to sustainable innovation and high-performance solutions in personal care.

Elevate your hair care formulations with DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer

Achieve your formulations' full conditioning power with a dual-action bio-fermented polymer for ultimate hair care. Discover the benefits and get a sneak peek at performance testing results.

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Properties

Sustainability & Safety
Bio-based Carbon	83 %
Biodegradation	Inherently, Ultimate

Typical Properties
Active Content	27-29 %
pH	5-7
Viscosity at 25ºC	<6000 Centistokes

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DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer

What is DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer?

Uses

Benefits

Award-winning conditioning ingredient

Elevate your hair care formulations with DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer

Properties

Sustainability & Safety

Typical Properties

RESOURCES

EDUCATION

CORPORATE

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